Tempeh for My Nachos?!

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Jul. 24, 2012

Tempeh is used instead of ground beef to make a yummy take on nachos! Eat them while watching your favorite game or movie!

Ingredients

Salsa 1/2 Cup (8 tbs)
Greek yogurt 1/4 Cup (4 tbs)
Tortilla chips 1 Bag (1 kg)
Tempeh/Chicken, beef, pork 8 Ounce
Cooked beans/Canned beans 1 Cup (16 tbs)
Ears of corn 1 Medium ((Uncooked, with kernals cut off the cob))
Tomatoes 2 Medium ((about 1 1/2 cups chopped))
Bell pepper 1 Medium ((chopped))
Zucchini 1 Medium ((about 1 1/2 cups chopped))
Onion 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) ((chopped))
Chili powder 1 Tablespoon
Smoked paprika 1 Tablespoon
Sweet paprika 1 Tablespoon
Ginger 1 Teaspoon
Cumin 1/2 Teaspoon
Nutmeg 1 Pinch
Cayenne pepper 1/8 Teaspoon ((*add more if you like it spicier))
Salt 1/2 Teaspoon
Pepper 1/2 Teaspoon
Cheese 1 Cup (16 tbs) ((1

Directions

Instructions:

1. Heat pan, add oil. Crumble tempeh into pan and cook with seasonings, and all veggies except corn and tomatoes. Cook about 5 minutes, over medium heat.

2. (If using the oven, pre-heat to 350F.) Add beans. Reduce to medium-low heat. Cook about 5 minutes.

3. On a baking sheet spread chips in a single layer. Top with tempeh mixture and cheese. Bake at 350F for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted (I used the toaster oven).

4. Remove from (toaster) oven and top with corn and tomatoes. Serve with Greek yogurt and salsa for dipping!

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 6

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 609Calories from Fat 253

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 29 g44.6%

Saturated Fat 8 g40%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 839 mg34.96%

Total Carbohydrates 69 g23%

Dietary Fiber 8 g32%

Sugars 7 g

Protein 24 g48%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet